Bird species ending in “keet” are typically parakeet or lorikeet varieties. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between these birds, popular species, and care tips. “Keet” birds refer to ...

A record number of lorikeets and flying foxes are being hospitalised with a mystery illness putting wildlife volunteers under strain. The animals are suffering from paralysis syndrome, which affects ...

In short: 48 birds have been released in Ipswich after recovering from lorikeet paralysis syndrome. The syndrome is usually confined to south-east Queensland, but has been seen as far south as Grafton ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has temporarily closed one of its aviaries after a West Nile virus outbreak infected and killed 10 of its lorikeets and put 12 more of the birds in its animal health ...

Hundreds of rainbow lorikeets have fallen from the sky in this Aussie town in the past week, paralysed by a mystery illness that has scientists worried. More than 200 paralysed birds were taken into ...

WE can all breathe a sigh of relief this month as a noisy neighbour turns down the decibels for spring. Lorikeets are turning their attention to nesting. The rainbow lorikeet can be a frustrating ...